Live and Unsigned is a music competition in the United Kingdom for unsigned bands and vocal groups to perform live for substantial prizes. . It was founded 2007, and has attracted over 40,000 entrants annually since its inception. Competitors perform in their own genre and style to a paying audience and judging panel. The competition tours the UK holding auditions in various regions, and the Grand National Final is held at The O2 in London . The Music Competition is now under the New Management of Director Daniel O'Gorman who has promised a bigger, better and fresh approach to the competition, promising "A Complete Overhaul!"